--- title: "Pico MES Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about Pico MES Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Manufacturing Execution products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/10005539/Pico-MES/" page_type: "product" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-09-28" --- # Pico MES Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on September 28, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Pico MES ## What is Pico MES? Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) have never been human-centric. It has been known for poor data management, broken traceability, and not designed for the average factory worker. Not anymore - we’ve fixed it. Pico MES is a fresh approach to factory operating systems and enables a connected environment to limitless factory tools, capturing data for visibility into the supply chain. ## What is Pico MES used for? [Manufacturing Execution](https://www.capterra.com/manufacturing-execution-software/) Recognitions Shortlist Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 26 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 100% Neutral 0% Negative 0% Starting price $100 Per User, Per Month Free trial available Includes Free Version Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... - Manufacturing Execution / 2025 Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Pico MES?[Manage this product listing](https://www.g2.com/products/picomes/claim_requests/new?auto=true) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Pico MES 4.7 (26) VS. [4.5 (213)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148011/MasterControl/reviews/) Starting Price $100 Per User, Per Month Starting Price $1000 Per Feature, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.7 (26) Ease Of Use 4.4 (213) Value For Money 4.9 (20) Value For Money 4.3 (177) Customer Service 4.8 (25) Customer Service 4.6 (199) ## Pico MES alternatives [4.5 (580)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148577/MasterControl/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.5 (173)](https://www.capterra.com/p/134177/MRPEasy/reviews/) Starting price $49.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.2 (1,134)](https://www.capterra.com/p/123794/Fishbowl/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 84% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.8 (113)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155436/ProShop/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 97% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005539/Pico-MES/alternatives/) ## FAQs about Pico MES Overview ### Which roles and teams benefit most from Pico MES? Pico MES is most used by manufacturing engineers, assembly engineers, and production teams that manage shop-floor execution, work instructions, and process changes. Quality managers and quality engineers use it to standardize inspections, track defects, and support continuous improvement. Operations managers, program leaders, and systems engineers rely on it for production visibility, traceability, and coordinated process development. Answer based on 26 reviews Overview ### What company size and industries is Pico MES built for? Pico MES is built for small businesses, which account for 50% of reviewers, and automotive manufacturing, at 19%. Its target sectors include battery manufacturing, semiconductors, aerospace and defense, electric vehicles, and automotive; reviewers also represent electrical/electronic manufacturing (19%) and biotechnology (8%). It is used for manufacturing execution. Answer based on 26 reviews Features and Usability ### What are the key features of Pico MES? Pico MES includes shop floor management, production scheduling, and execution tools for manufacturing operations. It also offers barcode and ticket scanning, real-time data collection, traceability, quality control and quality management, plus reporting and statistics, data visualization, document management, workflow management, and third-party integrations. Pricing ### How much does it cost and what fees or limitations are included? Pico MES starts at free forever with the Free plan for up to 10 stations. The Essential plan is $100 per month per user, and the Professional plan is $100 per month. Essential includes no setup charges, and a free trial is available for teams evaluating the system. Answer based on 7 reviews Integrations ### Which third-party tools and platforms does Pico MES integrate with? Pico MES integrates with 8 third-party platforms, including ERP and operations tools such as Hex, Ignition, Infor VISUAL, Jira, NetSuite, OSOS ERP, Odoo, and PLEX. These catalog integrations cover manufacturing, planning, and business systems used to connect production data with related workflows. Answer based on 4 reviews Getting Started and Support ### What training and onboarding options does Pico MES offer? Pico MES provides in person training, live online sessions, webinars, documentation, and videos. In person and live online formats support guided instruction, webinars present scheduled learning sessions, documentation offers written reference material, and videos provide visual self-paced guidance for teams getting started. Answer based on 6 reviews Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does Pico MES offer? Pico MES provides email/help desk, FAQ/forum, knowledge base, phone support, and chat. Users describe support as responsive and knowledgeable, with quick replies often arriving within minutes or 24 hours. Reviewers also note that calls and formal meetings are easy to schedule, which helps with setup and ongoing changes. Answer based on 5 reviews User interface ### How easy is Pico MES to use? Pico MES provides an intuitive, web-based interface that makes digital work instructions easy to create, access, and follow. Manufacturing teams value clear product, task, and subtask organization, fast instruction edits, and simple training for new operators. Some teams may need customized user types or filters to fit specialized workflows. Answer based on 10 reviews ## Features AI summary Based on 423 Manufacturing Execution reviews Capterra data shows that buyers of Manufacturing Execution software rank the following features as their top priorities: - **Production Management** (**58%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Quality Management** (**58%**) - **Traceability** (**63%**) Pico MES includes **Quality Management** and **Traceability**, helping manufacturers maintain product standards and track materials and processes across production. However, it does not offer **Production Management**. Instead, it provides **Bills of Material** (**52%**), which gives teams a clear view of components and assembly requirements, helping businesses improve production accuracy and maintain better control over manufacturing workflows. Quality Management 4.7 (20) 90.00% of 20 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Focuses on improving processes by collecting data and spotting bottlenecks or other challenges. Traceability 4.9 (7) 85.71% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track and document the history, application, or location of an item or activity Bills of Material 4.7 (10) 90.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Material list of manufacturing parts and associated costs Data Collection 4.9 (10) 90.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Process of gathering, measuring, and analyzing accurate data Data Visualization 4.5 (8) 75.00% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Graphical representation of data Performance Metrics 5.0 (7) 71.43% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Pico MES 20 features ### All Features - Activity Dashboard: Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities - API: Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases - Barcode/Ticket Scanning: Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking - Bills of Material: Material list of manufacturing parts and associated costs - Data Collection: Process of gathering, measuring, and analyzing accurate data - Data Visualization: Graphical representation of data - Document Management: Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location - Execution: Deploy work orders on the shop floor to personnel and equipment. - Monitoring: Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user - Multi-Location: Manage and support multiple locations - Performance Metrics: A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. - Production Scheduling: Plan and schedule the use of production resources - Quality Control: Ensure that quality requirements and standards are met across production processes - Quality Management: Focuses on improving processes by collecting data and spotting bottlenecks or other challenges. - Real-Time Data: Receive data and information in real time - Reporting & Statistics: Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns - Shop Floor Management: Manage and control operations that take place on the shop floor or factory floor - Third-Party Integrations: Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes - Traceability: Track and document the history, application, or location of an item or activity - Workflow Management: Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks --- Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.6 (26) 4.6 Based on 26 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.9 (20) Free Trial Free Version [View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005539/Pico-MES/pricing/) Free $0.00 It includes: - Digital work instructions - Operator guidance - Automated collection and organization of build data Essential $100.00 Per User,Per Month It includes: - Unlimited users - Unlimited workstations - No setup charges - Built-in analytics reporting - Customizable dashboards - Traced data through barcode scanners Professional $100.00 Other,Per Month It includes: - 200+ no-code tool and machine integrations for error-proofed processes Enterprise $0.00 Value for money 4.9 (20) 4.9 Based on 20 reviews ## Integrations [ Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/)[ NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/)[ Odoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/)[ Infor VISUAL](https://www.capterra.com/p/165211/VISUAL-ERP/)[ OSOS ERP](https://www.capterra.com/p/248158/ERP/)[ PLEX](https://www.capterra.com/p/253457/PLEX/)[ Ignition](https://www.capterra.com/p/275685/Ignition/)[ Hex](https://www.capterra.com/p/10006848/Hex/) Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.8 (25) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.8 (25) 4.8 Based on 25 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.7 Based on 26 reviews Filter by rating Counts reflect reviews available in this feed. 5(17) 4(9) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Recent reviews first, then most helpful RE Reviewer Senior System and Solution Architect Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Low code - easy setup" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 February 5, 2026 Low code makes it easy for training for colleagues. I haven´t tried it but I expect that a delay will be experienced with Cloud module Pros Very easy to setup, especially for single worktables. Easy to create a workflow for several operations Cons Missing a order planning module, so a detailed scheduling could be done inside PicoMES after import of orders Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Senior Engineering Technician Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Good for Companies Looking to Scale" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 November 27, 2025 The overall experience with Pico was good. I was impressed by how well all of the integrated tools worked together with the work instructions once it was set up. Getting it set up was a bit of a beast because small issues in each tool stacked up initially and caused some road blocks. The data tracking and data management are great for small companies that want to keep a build record. The tier we were on permits help from support in approximately 24-72 hours, which I only had an issue with one time. The rest of the time responses from support were prompt and insightful. Pros The Pico work instruction system is very easy and intuitive. We use google slides for work instructions so switching formats was really easy. The tool integration was really handy and very impressive. I have been telling people in my company that it felt like Pico had almost gamified the build process because of how much fun it was to use. I also was impressed by the data tracking that it allows. Cons I do not like how restrictive parts of Pico can be. It was difficult to get payment set up because I had to get emailed a custom link to go to a cart that I couldn't really change very much. It is also a bit more restrictive than google slides, which took some getting use to, but ultimately not a deal breaker. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Quality Assurance Engineer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Great Product, Great Price!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 18, 2025 Pico MES has been a great addition to the quality of our units. Pros Pico has been a great tool so far. The main benefits I've found are, digital access on shop floor via tablets, accurate time tracking for builds, serial number input for tracking progress across long-term projects, consistent formatting and simplicity in instructions, and PDF export with a full BOM list that is used to triple check our system, and Solidworks. It's been a great add on to the way we operate, and it's free! Cons So far I haven't found anything I don't like. It would be nice if the annotations would show up on the PDF output. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Production Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Blink Charging Co" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 25, 2024 The learning curve was rather rapid. We setup up several products quickly and had ease to edit 'on-the-fly' and immediately release the updates. We reduced redundant data capturing from our previous process methods and software tools. Pros Overall single cost to deploy across multiple sites with dozens of users, and ease of setup and deploying. Cons Was not linkable to NetSuite out of the box. An additional cost and setup are involved. Our D suite wasn't ready to fund the addition. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Manufacturing Engineer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Pico MES Review" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 December 11, 2024 My trial of Pico MES has overall been very informative and encouraging to see the abilities that Pico can provide for our company. Each station was generally not difficult to set up, and once the stations were set up, I did not have to do much to maintain them. Pros I liked the tool library that is built with the help of all companies using Pico MES. I also liked the quick response time from the support team, able to attend calls and formal meetings that align with our schedule. Cons I did not enjoy the process of setting up firewall access and figuring out which ports to provide access to. I also did not enjoy the inability to download data from all variants, as I would need to download the excel file from each variant and tediously compile them into one excel file. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Manufacturing Engineer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "World Class Product" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 7, 2023 I am more than pleased with PICO MES. The team has impressed me with their responsiveness/support and commitment to tailoring the product to better meet customer needs. They few problems we've had with PICO have all been either addressed or fixed. Pros I love the user interface. I also love how easy it is to connect 3rd party smart tools. The change control feature makes it easy for me to oversee and track changes across the team. Cons The rollout time for some of the customizations/new features they committed to were much longer than expected. While they still followed through (and the features are great:), the lead time could have been more accurate. The traceability feature could be cleaned up -- you have to dig to find the information you need in lower-level processes that are consumed. The lagging on the operator build screen is also annoying. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Amazing capablities for a small price" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 20, 2023 Incredibly powerful with minimal impact on cost Pros The flexiblity and usablity within hours of deployment. Cons Understanding the levels of Process, Stations, Products - confuses users who dont follow MES systems Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Senior Manufacturing Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Rapid deployment of manufacturing controls with Pico MES" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 July 29, 2025 Overall, Pico MES is an excellent MES. It is extremely compatible with fast-paced prototype and production workflows thanks to its ease of editing and deployment of stations and quality controls. Pros Best part of Pico MES are how easy and fast it is to edit instructions and deploy devices and new stations. The web based interface is easy to access and understand. The interface itself is very intuitive allowing for fast changes and also helps in training new editors. In addition, Pico's support team is responsive and has high expertise. Notably, Pico MES has a robust data tracking system that is easily accessible through the web interface making quality control straightforward and simple. Cons Pico MES's limitations with major feature changes can sometimes be challenging. Since there is potential for Pico to serve as a all-in-one solution for manufacturing data tracking, it is less convenient than managing an in-house database in terms of feature upgrades. However, it is still beneficial to receive feature updates that other Pico customers have encouraged implementing. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Quality Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Pico- Outstanding Company with Excellent Support" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 October 1, 2025 Pico is a great company with customer support in mind. \[sensitive content hidden\] is an outstanding person to work with. He has been there since the beginning of implementation at our facility. Him and his team has done an outstanding job in supporting our facility. Pros The Pico Team is excellent. The capabilities that Pico has for integration into many different systems are excellent. If it hasn't already been done, just ask. The Pico team does an outstanding job in supporting new developments at our facility. Cons Data analysis. We really haven't touched on data analysis. Our current set up does not provide much analysis. This is not a negative exactly for Pico. We really haven't asked to go further into data analysis. More to come.... Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Instructor Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "MES learning at UW-Stout" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 29, 2025 After viewing the webinar on creating a good work instruction, I had my class create the work instructions to run a system I have in the Controls & Instrumentation Lab at UW-Stout. I ran the machine and showed all the steps. It was up to the students to write work instructions to run the entire machine. The fun part was to have a group of freshmen come in to run the machine without any prompting from the writers. Some went very well... others needed some help. Great experience and we will be entering the instructions for future activities with prospective students. Pros The ease of setting up electronic work instructions. Provided training and webinars to show my students what a 'Good Work Instruction' looks like. Cons Working with my IT department to get the system setup for use in the classes. Being a University, system does have restrictions and evaluations of stored data we need to go through. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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